moon cake

It is one of the essential foods for the Mid-Autumn Festival

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How to eat moon cakes healthier?

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#01

These types of people should be careful when eating moon cakes

children

As we all know, most moon cakes have high sugar content, these components will produce acidic substances under the decomposition of oral bacteria, which will aggravate dental caries and cause periodontal disease. Therefore, when eating moon cakes in the Mid-Autumn Festival, do not forget oral health. Of course, more strict attention should be paid to children who are in the period of tooth growth. Children under the age of 3 should not eat moon cakes as much as possible. Those over 3 years old can eat some, but it is best not to eat them at night, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. After eating moon cakes, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth as soon as possible to remove food residues in the mouth.

elder

Moon cakes are high-calorie foods. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and people with weak stomachs should not eat more, and the elderly are the hardest hit areas for these diseases, so be extra cautious when eating moon cakes.

For diabetic patients, the so-called "sugar-free moon cakes" on the market are not completely harmless, and they should also be careful not to eat too much. It is best for the elderly to accompany tea when tasting moon cakes, so as to relieve oiliness.

pregnant woman

Expectant mothers should eat moon cakes in moderation. The sugar content of moon cakes is relatively high, and pregnant women eat more, which will increase the risk of gestational diabetes. The fat and calories contained in moon cakes are extremely high, which can easily lead to excessive weight gain in pregnant women and adversely affect the growth of the baby.

In addition, the gastrointestinal function of pregnant women is relatively weak, and moon cakes are heavy in oil and sugar, which are difficult to digest. Therefore, pregnant women must eat moon cakes in moderation during the Mid-Autumn Festival to avoid excessive intake of sugar and fat.

#02

Healthy eating of moon cakes

The biggest problem with mooncakes is that they are high in sugar and fat, and they are also high in calories. However, if you only eat it once a year, as long as you don't eat mooncakes, it's okay to eat them properly.

To control blood sugar and calories, eat in small portions

This way, you can taste a variety of flavors, and you don't have to worry about blood sugar rising too quickly.

Patients with high blood pressure and high uric acid should not eat salty moon cakes

Mooncakes containing seafood and aquatic products, although the amount of raw materials added is not clear, but because they are salty, the salt content is not low, there are ham mooncakes, egg yolk mooncakes, mustard meat mooncakes, beef mooncakes, etc. Friends with gout, high uric acid, and high blood pressure should try to eat less or not.

Reduce the amount of staple food in the main meal and increase the activity

If you have eaten or plan to eat more moon cakes, reduce the intake of staple foods during the main meal. Take advantage of the holidays and do more exercise.

Finally, the editor of the Zero Fragrance Air Purifier wishes you good luck in the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the full moon is full of people and everything!